Entry Level Network Consulting Engineer Jobs
New grad network consulting engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Amazon, Optum, and Charles River Associates hiring at this level now.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 143+ Entry Level Network Consulting Engineer jobs
INTRODUCTION
The Network Account Manager represents and advances Healthfirst interests in the Provider market as the preferred and ultimately preeminent plan through superior customer service and execution of Provider engagement strategies. The Network Account Manager represents commitment to developing and managing a high performance network and to engaging in various Provider engagement strategies that follow four core principles: Quality, Clinical Efficiency, Administrative Efficiency and Population Health.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as plan liaison for physicians/physician groups in a specified geographical area. Will be main point of contact for all plan-related issues including marketing, enrollment, contracting, billing and reimbursement.
- Responsibility for the resolution of all issues, including those identified by the provider, and those identified internally that have an impact on the physician. Coordinates with all Healthfirst staff to assist as appropriate, including creating project plans, issue logs, conference calls, etc.
- Responsibility for the provider recruitment process. Identify gaps, complete paperwork, etc.
- Schedule frequent and regular face-to-face contact with the practice locations to identify any issues and ensure plan visibility.
- Keep abreast of competitor activity, including new reimbursement and marketing strategies. Negotiate favorable/competitive rates with providers based on market trends.
- Conduct new provider orientation and identify on an ongoing basis opportunities for education on both clinical and administrative topics. Includes experts in the field of education as needed from in-house staff.
- Responsible for monitoring and reporting on providers' clinical quality & financial performance, working with their manager and other internal departments to create strategic improvement plans.
- Working under light supervision, maneuvers multiple tasks independently with a fast-paced proactive vs. reactive approach to changing priorities while meeting departmental objectives. Attention to managing many details and remaining focused in an environment with distractions.
- Contribute creative solutions and ownership of daily assignments for seamless communication and systematic completion of routine and special projects. Follow protocols and use common sense to escalate situations to management appropriately.
- Handle other duties as assigned with the occasional need to work weekends, overtime and/or travel throughout the tri-state area. Engage in mastering the Division's impact on Healthfirst, its Members and Providers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Bilingual fluency (reading, writing, speaking) Spanish and English
- Medicare and/or Medicaid managed care experience
- Experience with MHS, Macess, and/or electronic archiving
- Provider office operations experience
- Ability to understand Provider claims reimbursement
- Contract negotiation experience
- Professional Writing skills (Letter writing, Memo and Email)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
COMPENSATION
- Hiring Range*:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $68,900 - $99,620
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $61,300 - $91,120
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
INTRODUCTION
The Network Account Manager represents and advances Healthfirst interests in the Provider market as the preferred and ultimately preeminent plan through superior customer service and execution of Provider engagement strategies. The Network Account Manager represents commitment to developing and managing a high performance network and to engaging in various Provider engagement strategies that follow four core principles: Quality, Clinical Efficiency, Administrative Efficiency and Population Health.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as plan liaison for physicians/physician groups in a specified geographical area. Will be main point of contact for all plan-related issues including marketing, enrollment, contracting, billing and reimbursement.
- Responsibility for the resolution of all issues, including those identified by the provider, and those identified internally that have an impact on the physician. Coordinates with all Healthfirst staff to assist as appropriate, including creating project plans, issue logs, conference calls, etc.
- Responsibility for the provider recruitment process. Identify gaps, complete paperwork, etc.
- Schedule frequent and regular face-to-face contact with the practice locations to identify any issues and ensure plan visibility.
- Keep abreast of competitor activity, including new reimbursement and marketing strategies. Negotiate favorable/competitive rates with providers based on market trends.
- Conduct new provider orientation and identify on an ongoing basis opportunities for education on both clinical and administrative topics. Includes experts in the field of education as needed from in-house staff.
- Responsible for monitoring and reporting on providers' clinical quality & financial performance, working with their manager and other internal departments to create strategic improvement plans.
- Working under light supervision, maneuvers multiple tasks independently with a fast-paced proactive vs. reactive approach to changing priorities while meeting departmental objectives. Attention to managing many details and remaining focused in an environment with distractions.
- Contribute creative solutions and ownership of daily assignments for seamless communication and systematic completion of routine and special projects. Follow protocols and use common sense to escalate situations to management appropriately.
- Handle other duties as assigned with the occasional need to work weekends, overtime and/or travel throughout the tri-state area. Engage in mastering the Division's impact on Healthfirst, its Members and Providers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Bilingual fluency (reading, writing, speaking) Spanish and English
- Medicare and/or Medicaid managed care experience
- Experience with MHS, Macess, and/or electronic archiving
- Provider office operations experience
- Ability to understand Provider claims reimbursement
- Contract negotiation experience
- Professional Writing skills (Letter writing, Memo and Email)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
COMPENSATION
- Hiring Range*:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $68,900 - $99,620
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $61,300 - $91,120
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
See All 143+ Entry Level Network Consulting Engineer Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsEntry Level Network Consulting Engineer Job Market
Who's Hiring
- Amazon11
- Optum9
- Charles River Associates6
- Oracle5
- TikTok4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software36
- Healthcare & Medical Services20
- Consulting & Professional Services19
- Insurance8
- Education6
Entry Level Network Consulting Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level network consulting engineer job?
Start by earning a foundational certification like CompTIA Network+ or Cisco's CCNA, which many employers treat as a baseline for entry level candidates. Lab work, home network projects, and any internship or co-op experience signal hands-on ability when your resume is short. Tailoring your application to show troubleshooting skills and familiarity with routing, switching, or network monitoring tools gives you a concrete edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level network consulting engineers?
Companies hiring entry level network consulting engineers right now include Amazon, Optum, and Charles River Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from managed service providers, federal IT contractors, and large enterprises building out or refreshing their network infrastructure teams.
Are there remote entry level network consulting engineer jobs?
Yes, though remote availability at this level is more limited than for senior roles. About 29% of entry level network consulting engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in support-oriented or project-based consulting roles than in hands-on deployment work.
Are these new grad network consulting engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior network consulting engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that requirement, or lists a degree or certification in place of extensive work history. Many employers at this level expect a portfolio of lab or project work rather than a long employment record.
Which industries hire the most entry level network consulting engineers?
Entry Level network consulting engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive junior hiring because they maintain large, complex networks that require ongoing configuration, monitoring, and support work well-suited to candidates building their first professional experience.